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VCAA 2018 MC - Question 10-16 - Chemistry Exam Walk-through

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This VCAA exam walkthrough analyses VCAA 2018 MC - Question 10-16 - Exam Walk-through, focusing on Thermochemical equations and Fuels & energy content and assessment technique. It helps students calculate fuel energy content and emissions and interpret an energy profile.

Thermochemical equationsFuels & energy contentEnergy profiles & activation energyEnergy changes & enthalpyFuelEnergy profileThermochemical equationEnthalpy changeCombustionEnergy content

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • calculate fuel energy content and emissions
  • interpret an energy profile
  • scale and combine thermochemical equations
  • evaluate fuel sustainability
  • explain batteries, fuel cells and corrosion

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Measuring changes in chemical reactions
  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Carbon-based fuels
  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Primary galvanic cells and fuel cells as sources of energy
  • Unit 3, Area of Study 2Production of chemicals using electrolysis